HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 2018-09-17City of Seal Beach — Planning Commission
September 17, 2018
Chair Thomas called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 7:00 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers. Commissioner Campbell led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Campbell, Klinger, Grgas, Thomas, Aguilar
Absent: None
Staff Present: Amy Greyson, Assistant City Attorney
Crystal Landavazo, Interim Community Development Director
Steven Fowler, Assistant Planner
Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Campbell, second by Aguilar, to approve Agenda.
AYES:
Aguilar, Campbell, Grgas, Klinger, Thomas
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion Carried
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Thomas opened oral communications. Speakers: None. Chair Thomas closed oral
communications.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Planning Commission meeting minutes from July 16, 2018
Motion by Campbell, second by Aguilar, to approve items on Consent Calendar.
AYES: Aguilar, Campbell, Grgas, Klinger, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
SCHEDULED MATTERS
There were no scheduled matters.
CONTINUED ITEMS
There were no continued items.
NEW BUSINESS
2. Minor Use Permit (MUP) 18 -4
1524 Marine Avenue
Applicant:
Mark Bennett
Request: Request for a Minor Use Permit to allow the conversion of a
window on the first floor to a sliding door and replace
balcony railings at an apartment building that is
nonconforming due to parking, density and setbacks located
in the Residential High Density (RDH -20) zoned area.
Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends that
the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 18 -15,
APPROVING Minor Use Permit 18-4 with Conditions.
Assistant Planner Steve Fowler provided a comprehensive staff report and indicated no
correspondence was received regarding the project.
Chair Thomas opened the public hearing. Speakers: Mark Bennett spoke regarding his
application. Chair Thomas closed public comment.
Aguilar moved, second by Campbell, to adopt Resolution No.18 -15, APPROVING Minor
Use Permit 18-4 with Conditions.
AYES:
Aguilar, Campbell, Grgas, Klinger, Thomas
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion Carried
Assistant City Attorney Greyson noted that the ten -day appeal period starts tomorrow.
3. Minor Use Permit (MUP) 18 -6
1011 Ocean Avenue
Applicant: David Arnold & Kenneth Greenberg
Request: Request for a Minor Use Permit to allow an alteration of
exterior doors and conversion of two windows on the first
floor to doors and replace balcony railings at an apartment
building that is nonconforming due to density and setbacks
located in the Residential High Density (RHD -20) zoned
area.
Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends that
the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 18 -16,
APPROVING Minor Use Permit 18-4 with Conditions.
Assistant Planner Steve Fowler provided a comprehensive staff report and indicated no
correspondence was received regarding the project.
Chair Thomas opened the public hearing. Speakers: David Arnold, one of the applicants
introduced himself. Chair Thomas closed public comment.
Thomas moved, second by Klinger, to adopt Resolution No.18 -16, APPROVING Minor
Use Permit 18 -4 with Conditions.
AYES: Aguilar, Campbell, Grgas, Klinger, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
Assistant City Attorney Greyson noted that the ten -day appeal period starts tomorrow.
4. Minor Use Permit (MUP) 18 -7
632 Sandpiper
Applicant:
Rebecca Croff
Request: Request for a Minor Use Permit to allow an alteration of less
than 25% of interior walls to remodel the bathrooms and
kitchen at a residence that is nonconforming due to
setbacks located in the Residential Low Density (RLD -9)
zoned area.
Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends that
the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 18 -17,
APPROVING Minor Use Permit 18 -7 with Conditions.
Assistant Planner Steve Fowler provided a comprehensive staff report and indicated no
correspondence was received regarding the project.
Chair Thomas opened the public hearing. Speakers: None. Chair Thomas closed public
comment.
Campbell moved, second by Aguilar, to adopt Resolution No.18 -17, APPROVING Minor
Use Permit 18 -7 with Conditions.
AYES: Aguilar, Campbell, Grgas, Klinger, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Carried
Assistant City Attorney Grayson noted that the ten -day appeal period starts tomorrow.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. Conditional Use Permit 18 -7
640 Taper Drive
Applicant:
Jesus Rivas
Request: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow an interior
remodel and the addition to the 2 "d story of an existing
residence on a property that is nonconforming due to
setbacks in the Residential Low Density (RDL -9) zoning
area.
Recommendation: After conducting the Public Hearing, staff recommends that
the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 18 -18,
APPROVING Conditional Use Permit 18 -7 with Conditions.
Assistant Planner Steve Fowler provided a comprehensive staff report and indicated no
correspondence was received regarding the project.
Commission Grgas inquired about the second story balcony.
Chair Thomas opened the public hearing. Speakers: Jesus Rivas indicated he was
available for questions if needed. Chair Thomas closed public comment.
Thomas moved, second by Klinger, to adopt Resolution No.18 -18, APPROVING Minor
Use Permit 18 -7 with Conditions.
AYES:
Aguilar, Campbell, Grgas, Klinger, Thomas
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion Carried
Assistant City Attorney Greyson noted that the ten -day appeal period starts tomorrow.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Interim Director Landavazo had no comments.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Commissioner Aguilar indicated his constituents have had concerns regarding the time it
takes to process permits. Interim Community Development Director Landavazo explained
the process and the staffing levels.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Thomas adjourned the
October 1, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Planning Commission meeting at 7:25 p.m. to Monday,
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Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk